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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,259.86 and 622,802.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,259.86 and 622,802.67 is: 1,340,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,259.86 : 622,802.67 = 622,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,259.86/622,802.67 = 622,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,259.86x = 622,802.67 × 622,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,259.86x = 387,883,168,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,883,168,094.64/289,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,950.55

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